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April 23, 2024

HSMAI Takes Commercial Strategy to the Next Level with Commercial Effectiveness Organizational Assessment

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced the launch of the Commercial Effectiveness Organizational Assessment, a tool providing a structured framework for assessing where a hotel organization’s commercial structure is strong and where improvements are needed. The tool and accompanying report, Taking Commercial Strategy to the Next Level, are a free member benefit for HSMAI members and available to the industry for purchase.

April 12, 2024

NEWH Presents Pinnacle Award to Anita Degen at Leadership Conference

NEWH, Inc. is excited to announce that long-time member Anita Degen, IIDA, Managing Principal of her namesake firm, Degen & Degen Architecture and Interior Design, was honored with the NEWH Pinnacle Award at the organization’s leadership conference. Receiving not one, but two honors, Degen was also inducted into the association’s College of Fellows alongside four other new members, bestowed during NEWH’s biennial Leadership Conference on February 17, 2024 in Nashville.

April 12, 2024

Hotel X Supercharges Marketing With Automation and Dynamic Content

The 404-room resort in Toronto implemented Salesforce Sales and Marketing Cloud for rich guest profiles and personalized guest journeys, but needed Hapi’s experienced hospitality team to access the necessary data.

Toronto, Canada

April 11, 2024

New Travel Study Examines The Power And Lure Of Tomorrow’s Cruise Line Passenger

As the global cruise industry gathers in Miami this week, three powerhouse travel brands have partnered together to unveil a first-of-its-kind research study examining a coveted audience: the first-time cruiser. Entitled From Shore to Ship: Attracting the Next Wave of Cruisers, the U.S. edition of the study was released today by the https://cruising.org/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in partnership with https://www.mmgyglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MMGY Global and https://www.travelzoo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Travelzoo. The report arrives as the industry prepares for an increase in ship inventory to satisfy growing worldwide demand.

April 11, 2024

Global Meetings Industry Day on April 11 Champions Value, Benefits of Business Events and Meetings

Under the banner theme of “Meetings Matter,” Global Meetings Industry Day is April 11, a day dedicated to championing the undeniable professional, personal and economic benefits of business meetings, trade shows, conferences and conventions.

U.S. Travel Association

April 9, 2024

Newport Hospitality Group's Leadership Conference 2024 Inspiring Excellence in Richmond

Newport Hospitality Group (NHG) proudly announces its highly anticipated Leadership Conference 2024, slated to run from April 28th to May 1st at the Marriott Downtown in Richmond, Virginia. As a premier hotel management company based in Williamsburg, Newport Hospitality Group is honored to convene its leadership teams, General Managers, and Directors of Sales from Newport's hotels for this pivotal event.

Newport Hospitality Group

April 5, 2024

HSMAI Americas Announces 2024 Rising Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Leader Councils

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to introduce the 2024 Rising Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Leader Councils.

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

Radical Innovation

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Opinion Article

March 28, 2024

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Turning Casino Resorts into Go-To Venues for Profitable Groups and Events

Historically, Las Vegas was a gaming-centric market, with 61% of revenues coming from the casino category in 1990. Although gaming continues to serve as an economic engine in Las Vegas, according to CDC Gaming, food, beverage, and other departments accounted for a record 73.4% of total revenue, up from a combined 69.6% year over year. This trend is not limited to Las Vegas; it is being observed in casino markets worldwide.

By Mike Pavicich, Director, Global Sales, SalesAndCatering.com, LLC

Cookstown, Ontario, Canada

March 26, 2024

Penn State School of Hospitality Management to honor Jim Risoleo, Ted Balestreri with Hospitality Industry Awards

The 2024 Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS) Industry Awards and Reception will be held on Tuesday, April 2, at the Penn State School of Hospitality Management on the University Park campus.

Penn State School of Hospitality Management

Pennsylvania, United States

March 26, 2024

Introducing Hotel Bambinee: The U.S.'s first Urban, Child-Centered Hotel Brand

While lifestyle hotels around the world continue to thrive, experiences in the hotel space are geared toward adults. Rachel Meng realized that much of hospitality’s modern branding, offerings, and amenities don’t reflect the wants and needs of today’s young family. So, she created Hotel Bambinee to deliver an elevated lifestyle experience that puts families at the forefront.

March 21, 2024

US Solar Eclipse Hotel Occupancy Increases by Another 10%

On April 8th, there will be a total solar eclipse that traverses North America. Being able to witness this from land is incredibly rare, with astronomers at NASA saying that it could be as long as 375 years before a similar event occurs in this North American pathway.

Amadeus Hospitality

March 21, 2024

HSMAI Announces New Commercial Strategy Conference

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) Commercial Strategy Conference — the evolution of HSMAI’s Marketing Strategy Conference and HSMAI ROC — will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from June 25-26, 2024 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The two-day HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference will have a combined focus on all commercial disciplines, enhancing the experience and content for commercial leaders, including those with distribution and sales responsibilities along with marketers and revenue managers. Each day will feature the latest expert industry cross-disciplinary education and insights.

March 21, 2024

Industry “Roadshow” Events Unite Travel Entrepreneurs for Networking and Education

WorldVia Travel Group, a collection of leading travel companies in the United States, recently hosted its Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas and Minneapolis “Roadshow” events, as part of one of the company’s most highly attended educational event series catering to the professional development and business growth of travel agency owners and related travel professionals.

WorldVia Travel Group

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Opinion Article

March 21, 2024

ALIS 2024: Key Insights

The Americas Lodging Investment Symposium has just concluded, and Aperture Hotels CEO Charles Oswald is back with key takeaways from this year’s meeting of hotel owners, investors, and operators.

By Charles Oswald, CEO of Aperture Hotels and member, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants

March 21, 2024

Newport Hospitality Group Successfully Transitions 22 Properties to STS Cloud Sales and Catering Solution

Newport Hospitality Group (NHG), a premier hotel development and management company, has enhanced its long-time partnership with SalesAndCatering.com by transitioning its portfolio of hotels to the cutting-edge STS Cloud platform. Successfully upgrading 22 properties to the cloud-based version of STS will make it easier for the group to manage multiple properties from a single platform and provide a unified view to streamline processes, improve service quality, and ultimately increase revenue.

SalesAndCatering.com, LLC

Cookstown, Ontario, Canada

March 19, 2024

Remington Hospitality Expands Partnership With Amadeus to Include Demand360+®

As travel demand continues to close the gap to pre-pandemic levels, having fresh, forward-looking data insights are essential to support strategic decision making for hoteliers. This is why Remington Hospitality, with a portfolio of more than 134 hotels in 26 US states, is expanding its technology partnership with Amadeus.

Amadeus Hospitality

March 19, 2024

AHLA rebrands nationwide regional event series to The Hospitality Show

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its successful On the Road series of regional events will be renamed The Hospitality Show, bringing exclusive networking and industry updates to hospitality professionals in cities across the country.

March 18, 2024

Supercharge your customer acquisition strategy with an ADA compliant booking engine

In this digital age, having a hotel-specific booking engine is crucial for driving direct bookings on your website, which in turn impacts profitability while saving vast amounts of money in OTA commissions.

March 14, 2024

California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Hosts Seventh Annual Event

Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced the successful completion of its seventh annual event held at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif. With nearly 300 attendees, the conference included an opening reception for all attendees and a series of networking events and expert panels discussing the state of the California hotel industry followed by the post-conference networking mixer.

California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC]

California, United States

March 13, 2024

Unveiling Success: Revinate's 2024 Hospitality Benchmark Report

Rhocelli Wright, Customer Success Manager at Revinate, introduces the 2024 Hospitality Benchmark Report, a cornerstone for hoteliers navigating the industry's complexities.